Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305084766
Author: Saeed Moaveni
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Determine the frontal area of the car.

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